Drought continues to impact millions in Somalia: UN

United Nations, Dec. 23 (UNI) Drought is affecting an estimated more than 4.6 million people in Somalia, around a quarter of the population, a UN spokesperson said Monday. UN partners indicate that at least 120,000 people were displaced between September and December, as water prices soar, food becomes increasingly scarce, livestock die, and livelihoods collapse,…

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Trump renews call to take over Greenland

Washington, Dec. 23 (UNI) U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday reiterated his call to take over Greenland, which triggered strong objections from Denmark and the European Union. “We need Greenland for national security, not for minerals,” Trump told reporters at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. “They say Denmark owns it. Denmark has spent…

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Russia urges India, Bangladesh to reduce tensions

Dhaka, (UNI) Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander G Khozin on Monday urged both Bangladesh and India to find a way to prevent further escalation of ongoing tensions between the two countries. Speaking at a press conference at the Russian Embassy in Dhaka, Khozin said a conducive environment must be created ahead of Bangladesh’s upcoming national…

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Administrative approval of ₹2,508.21 crore for construction of Badwah–Dhamnod four-lane road with paved shoulders

Approval for continuation of schemes and programs under Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 for five years Cabinet Sanctions ₹197.13 crore for Phase-II construction of buildings of Madhya Pradesh Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur Approval of ₹434.58 crore for installation of Automatic Weather Stations at Tehsil level and Automatic Rain Gauges at Gram Panchayat level CM…

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Concrete efforts undertaken to increase enrolment and reduce dropout rates in schools

Recruitment process for over 30,000 teachers underway Facilities for students ensured in timely manner for academic session School Education and Transport Minister Shri Singh shares details at press conference Marking two years of development and public service Bhopal: School Education and Transport Minister Shri Uday Pratap Singh stated that all facilities provided by the state…

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McCullum wants to stay as England coach

London, Dec 22 (UNI) Head coach Brendon McCullum says he wants to remain in charge of England but admits a decision on his future will be out of his hands. McCullum has presided over an Ashes defeat in Australia inside three Tests, a series he previously said would “define” his team, the BBC sport reported….

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